Chapter 37 (2/2)
“Sorry? Ten years.”
“That’s the minimum as well. So tell them to figure it out on their own.”
The doctor scratched the back of his head.
“Oh…okay. Then I will tell them to tidy up as per usual and go back to their routine.”
“Okay.”
“But…I have a question.”
“What is it?”
“The white flower brothel.”
“Figure that out on your own as well.”
“What? Me? I don’t even know what Amyeongbo is.”
“There’s something like that. It’s the key to Haomoon’s martial arts and form. In one book it contains all aspects from their belief, principles, swordsmanship, fighting skills. It pretty much sums up their unique martial arts form.”
The doctor stared at Taesan blankly.
“Then why do you have it?”
“I got it by chance. Purely coincidental.”
It really was a coincidence. That occurred when he was in the Cheonma clan.
Because the entire key members of Haomoon was now in the Cheonma clan’s prison.
The arrogant Haomoon members, not knowing their place, were snooping around the Cheonma clan for information. When they got caught by Cheonma himself.
I would normally have killed them, but they had the Amyeongbo with them so he had them locked up in prison to find out more about it.
He wasn’t curious to learn the skills of Amyeongbo but found it a form of entertainment.
And using that as a source of reference he wanted to confirm if there was any room for improvement in his own skills.
Overall it has helped him a tiny bit. And because of that, the Amyeongbo remained accurately in his mind.
He knew then how important the Amyeongbo was to Haomoon, and their future without it.
After that, he lost interest in it.
But going through this incident it had triggered him to remember it clearly.
“Then how did you know that the white flower brothel was Haomoon?”
“A few of them used cotton wools.”
The doctor opened his mouth widely.
“You found out just by that?”
Of course, it wasn’t just that. He saw that and observed them a little more attentively.
Which led him to find evidence of the Amyeongbo.
Of course, it wasn’t the real Amyeongbo but a replica.
For Taesan, who was aware of the real Amyeongbo, the replica was easy to spot.
“Then what should we do about Cheon Geum Ryeon?”
Taesan looked at the doctor as though he was a nuisance.
“As I said, figure it out on your own. If the white flower brothel gives us more information on them just pass it on to the golden wall clan. Then they’ll know what to do. I’m sure a clan can easily figure out how to deal with this right?”
“Well…that’s true….”
The doctor had an odd feeling.
Things were easier said than done. All the things he told him to figure out were rather tedious.
This was different from being a bystander. He was looking at things from a top view and making minor adjustments when needed. But let things run its own course most of the time.
This was exactly what Taesan was doing.
‘Or am I overthinking?”
Maybe he really found all this to be a hassle. But it was a very peculiar feeling.
“Erm…my prince then what will you do?”
“Me? I’m going to visit the brothels.”
The doctor looked blankly at Taesan.
Then he recalled something else he couldn’t make sense of.
“You visit the brothels so frequently so how are you recovering from your illness so well?”
Taesan smiled widely.
“It’s a secret. Something kids don’t know.”
The doctor made a face.
‘Who’s he calling a kid?”
***
The goldenwall clan was endlessly busy for a while
Everyone involved was busy fighting against Cheon Geum Ryeong’s attacks.
But now things were finally taking shape.
The goldenwall clan was strong.
No, the doctor and Haomoon that provided the goldenwall clan it’s information was very strong and skilled.
Cheon Geum Ryeong swayed as the goldenwall retaliated, and slowly conflict was arising internally.
From the beginning, it was a committee of several small merchants coming together so each and everyone had their own wants and needs.
When things become difficult, they are quick to blame the finger at others.
And as Cheon Geum Ryeong became tenser, the goldenwall clan became more relaxed.
The leader of the clan Byeok Taesoo turned his attention elsewhere during his free time, and the results of that were out today.
“My Lord. We’ve been able to make contact.”
Byeok Taesoo reacted happily as the head of the guards reported back.
“Are you sure?”
“Yes. And it seems like we’ve received a positive response.”
“Finally….!”
Byeok Taesoo was unable to hide his emotions.
“When are they available.”
“They are currently wrapping up other affairs but will soon come to visit. They said it won’t be too long until then.”
Byeok Taesoo nodded happily.
“That’s great. Thank you for all your hard work.”
“I didn’t do much. It was Jo Sugak who ran around like mad on his feet.”
“But it’s because of your close attention on the matter that resolved things swiftly.”
The head of the guard smiled at Byeok Taesoo’s praise.
It was impossible not to pay close attention when the lord of the clan, Byeok Taesoo was checking in on the status so regularly. So, how could he not pay attention?
“I heard that Taesan is recovering well and it’s reassuring, but in my heart, it wasn’t the case. I wanted to be nicer in any way possible.”
“Actually, his accomplishment with the doctor is enough.”
At the mention of the doctor, Byeok Taesoo looked proud. Taesan had gained the support of the doctor.
It was truly a joyful thing to watch his younger brother grow.
“Anyways since we have acquired another great doctor I am sure we will be able to cure Taesan soon.”
“If the two famous doctors came together, it would be in the blink of an eye.”
The head of the guard replied and thought back on their newly acquired doctor.
He was a ruthless doctor named single acupuncturist
The only reason he acceded to this request was because of the great doctor.
‘If we look at it that way, then this was again Taesan’s accomplishment.’
If Taesan had not acquired the great doctor, the single acupuncturist would never have agreed.
The head of the guard felt that things were finally going according to plan.
‘So…I guess it’s ever since Taesan started to visit brothels?’